GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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WordMeaning
diversediffering from one another : unlike
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ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
harassexhaust
withholdto hold back from action : check
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)